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Diaphragmatic Hernia
A medical condition where abdominal organs protrude through a defect in the diaphragm into the chest cavity.
Key Facts
- It occurs when a hole in the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to move into the thoracic cavity.
- Trauma such as vehicular accidents is a common acquired cause.
- Some animals may remain asymptomatic for years if the defect is small or organs move freely.
- Surgical repair is the definitive treatment to close the defect and reposition organs.